Scuff Plate: Service and Repair

Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

Front Door Sill Area

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.

1. Remove the front seat track floor cover.
- Slide the front seat forward fully.

- Pull the front seat track floor cover (A) up by hand to detach the clips (B, C) and release the hooks (D) from the carpet, then remove the cover.





2. Pull the front door sill trim (A) up by hand to detach the clips (B, C, D), then remove the trim.






3. Remove the driver's kick panel (A) or the passenger's kick panel (B).
-1 Pull out the front door inner seal (C) from the kick panel hooks (D) and the front door opening flange.
-2 Pull the kick panel back by hand to detach the clips (E, F), then remove the panel. On the driver's side, pull the hood opener knob (G) and hold it while removing the panel.

Driver's side





Passenger's side ('07-08 models)





Passenger's side ('09 model)





4. Pull out the front door inner seal (A) from the trim hooks (B) and around the front door opening flange, then remove the seal.

5. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.